Short answer: the ADAM Audio A7V. It ranks #82 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.0/5, at $1,639.98. The Focal Alpha Twin Evo ranks #106, rated 3.8/5, at $1,278, $361.98 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
Why pick the ADAM Audio A7V: Studio monitors with a ribbon tweeter and onboard DSP with room correction, best paired with a subwoofer. The catch: The measured configuration spans 6.3dB from 300Hz to 5kHz, so its native response is appreciably less even than the leading monitors.
Why pick the Focal Alpha Twin Evo: A dual woofer studio monitor with very deep bass and flexible analog inputs and controls for studio playback. The tradeoff: The measurements give a 6.01 ideal-subwoofer score and 3.5dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz, suggesting appreciable tonal unevenness.
Buy the ADAM Audio A7V. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $361.98 with the Focal Alpha Twin Evo does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ADAM Audio A7V | Focal Alpha Twin Evo | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,639.98 per pair | $1,278 per pair |
| Ranked | #82 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #106 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | 2-way active, twin front ports | 2.5-way active, dual front ports |
| Drivers | X-ART folded-ribbon tweeter, 7” Multi-Layer Mineral woofer | 1” inverted-dome tweeter, dual 6.5” Slatefiber woofers |
| Dimensions | 13.3H x 7.9W x 11D in | 10.2H x 21.7W x 11.4D in |
| Weight | 19.2 lbs (8.7 kg) each | 26.5 lbs (12 kg) each |
| Amplifier Power | 130W RMS each | 210W each |
| Inputs | XLR and RCA; Ethernet for control | XLR, TRS and RCA |
| Country | Germany (design) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.39 | 4.86 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.57 | 6.01 |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | Yes |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Frequency Response | 44Hz - 41kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 38Hz - 22kHz (+/-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
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